Columbus was once dubbed the "Fast Food Capital of the World" by the New York Times and Wall Street Journal (Wendy’s and White Castle are both headquartered here), and Anthony Bourdain caused an uproar on his Travel Channel show No Reservations when he referred to Columbus as the land of “strip malls” and “Applebee’s." Contrary to the stereotype, the dining scene here is diverse and thriving. Being that Columbus is a large city, the choices are plentiful and evolving. However, there are many beloved staples in the community, as well as outstanding newcomers that we list here.
Restaurant Name | Type | Location |
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Adriatico's | Pizza | Campus |
Alana's Food and Wine | New American, International | Campus-North |
Anna's Greek Cuisine | Greek | North |
Barcelona | Spanish/Mediterranean | German Village |
Basi Italia | Italian | Victorian Village-Campus South |
Betty's Fine Food & Spirits | American, | Short North |
Blue Nile | Ethiopian | Campus |
Brazenhead | Bar, Burgers, Irish | Near Campus-West |
Brazenhead | Bar, Burgers, Irish | North |
Buckeye Donuts | Donuts, Gyros | Campus |
Café Kabul | Afghan | Campus-West |
Cap City Fine Diner | Upscale Diner | Near Campus-West |
Catfish Biff's | Pizza | Campus |
City BBQ | BBQ | West |
Clever Crow Pizza | Pizza | Campus |
Dirty Frank's | Hot Dogs, Vegetarian | Downtown |
Donatos | Pizza | German Village |
Donatos | Pizza | Campus |
Easy Living Deli | Deli | Campus-West |
Eddie George's Grille 27 | American, Sports Bar | Campus |
El Vaquero | Mexican | Near Campus-North/West |
Graeter's | Ice Cream | West |
Hounddog's Three Degree Pizza | Pizza | Campus-North |
Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream | Ice Cream | Short North |
Katzinger's Delicatessen | Deli, Vegetarian | German Village |
La Chatelaine Bakery & Bistro | French, Bakery, Brunch | West |
Lemongrass | Asian Fusion, Sushi | Short North |
Marcella's | Italian, Small Plates | Short North |
Moretti's | Italian | North |
Nancy's Home Cooking | American | Campus-North |
North Market | International, Deli, Baked Goods, Specialty | Short North/Arena District |
Northstar Café | American, Breakfast, Vegetarian | Short North |
Ohio Union | Diner, Breakfast, Deli, Pizza | Campus |
Oscar's | American, International | North |
Pistacia Vera | Pastries, Brunch | German Village |
Plank's Cafe & Pizzeria | Pizza, Italian, Breakfast | German Village-South |
Rigsby's Kitchen | Italian, Mediterranean | Short North |
Schmidt's Sausage Haus | German | German Village-Downtown South |
Skully's Music Diner | Pub Food, Live Music | Short North |
The Thurman Café | Burger's | German Village-Downtown South |
Tommy's Pizza | Pizza | Campus |
Tommy's Pizza | Pizza | East |
Varsity Club | Pub Food, Sports Bard | Campus |
Worthington Inn | American, Brunch | North |